Inaugural Magnolia Crucible forum co-hosted by ¹ú²úÂ鶹AV, FBI, National Guard with national security, military readiness focus
Leaders from Mississippi State, Mississippi National Guard and Federal Bureau of Investigation gather at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center during the inaugural Magnolia Crucible event last week.
The two-day forum and exercise brought together military, law enforcement, academic and industry partners to test and integrate emerging unmanned aircraft systems and counter-UAS technologies to strengthen national security.
Standing, from left, are Jeffery Gonzales, Mississippi Cyber Initiative cyber range engineer; Shelly Hollis, ¹ú²úÂ鶹AV Center for Cyber Education director; George Trawick, ¹ú²úÂ鶹AV Center for Cyber Innovation director; Jim Martin, ¹ú²úÂ鶹AV associate vice president of Corporate Engagement and Economic Development; Brian Locke, ¹ú²úÂ鶹AV assistant police chief; Bryan Farrell, ¹ú²úÂ鶹AV Raspet Flight Research Laboratory director; Brigadier General Jamie Hankins, Mississippi National Guard Joint Staff; and Brig. Gen. Andrew Rendon, Mississippi National Guard and ¹ú²úÂ鶹AV Veterans Affairs executive director. (Photo submitted)